Food Expo

Torchy's Tacos • Shreveport, LA

5d • $10 - $12 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Expeditor ensures every order leaving the kitchen is accurate, timely, and meets Torchy’s quality standards. The role maintains efficient communication and flow between the kitchen and runners so guests receive their orders as expected. Responsibilities include checking orders and modifications, communicating ticket times, escalating allergy or complicated orders to a manager, preparing and labeling food, setting up and maintaining stations, keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and preparing chips and dips in ticket order.

Requirements

• Meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; obtain certification by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
• Ability to serve guests’ needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to stand for several hours.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various heights.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to have fun.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred.
• Open to varied work schedules and hours based on the restaurant’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Verify food orders against tickets, double-check modifications, and ensure dishes meet Torchy’s quality standards.
• Record and communicate ticket times to keep kitchen and service flowing efficiently.
• Involve a manager when an order involves an allergy or is complicated.
• Portion salsas according to the prep sheet and record yields accurately.
• Label, date, and fill pans correctly for produced food items.
• Set up stations according to the diagram with appropriate backups for the shift.
• Break down and clean stations for the next shift, restocking as necessary.
• Keep the kitchen and station clean and organized; detail kitchen equipment daily and perform line sweeps.
• Prepare chips and dips in ticket order to ensure freshness and quality.

Benefits

• $10.00 to $12.00 per hour based on experience, plus pooled tips.
• Flexible schedules.
• Food discount card for the employee and spouse.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time Team Members after one year of employment.
• 401(k) after six months.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year of employment.
• Support from the Torchy’s Family Foundation in times of need and crisis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed